Tessellations

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Tessellations

• A tessellation is an arrangement of shapes that
  completely covers the plane without overlapping
  or leaving gaps.

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M.C. Escher

• The Dutch artist, M.C. Escher became fascinated
  with tile patterns generated by translations,
  rotations and reflections. To view more of his
  work visit Totally Tessellated

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Geometric Figures that Tessellate

• Only 3 regular polygons will tessellate in the
  plane equilateral triangles, squares and regular
  hexagons.

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Tessellate!

• Open the Tessellate applet and make your own
  tessellations.
• You can choose from 3 regular figures and then
  modify the edges and corners.